Planning Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Professional to work in the Performance department, supporting the development, updating, and analysis of project schedules and performance indicators. Key Highlights: 1. Support in project management and performance indicator tracking. 2. Use of advanced tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, and Power BI. 3. Work at the interface between engineering, procurement, and execution. **Job Description:** ---------------------- The professional will be responsible for supporting the Performance department by assisting in the development, updating, and analysis of schedules and performance indicators. The objective is to ensure that projects are executed within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards, using advanced data and scheduling management tools. Key Responsibilities and Activities: \- Schedule Management: Assist in creating and detailing WBS (Work Breakdown Structures) and schedules using Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera (P6\); \- Progress Updates: Collect field/production data and update physical and financial progress of projects in planning tools; \- Variance Analysis: Monitor the critical path, identify potential delays and productivity deviations, and report them to management for corrective actions; \- Data Management and Dashboards: Develop, update, and maintain KPI dashboards in Power BI, integrating data from multiple sources; \- Management Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports (RDOs, RAPs), using Advanced Excel for complex data processing, pivot tables, and spreadsheet automation; \- Resource Control: Support resource planning (labor, equipment, and materials), assisting in histogram and S-curve analysis. \- Cross-Functional Interface: Act as a facilitator in communication among engineering, procurement, and execution to ensure accuracy of planning information. **Mandatory Requirements:** ------------------------------ * Education: Currently pursuing or completed undergraduate degree in Engineering (Civil, Production, Mechanical, or related fields) or Technology in Project Management; * Microsoft Project: Proficiency in task creation, predecessor linking, resource assignment, and baseline setting; * Primavera P6: Operational experience updating and viewing schedules in a Primavera environment; * Advanced Excel: In-depth knowledge of complex formulas (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF, INDEX/MATCH), Pivot Tables, Power Query, and integrated chart creation; * Power BI: Ability to create dashboards, connect data sources, and perform basic DAX and Power Query data transformations; * Organization and Methodology: Ability to handle large volumes of data in a structured manner; * Analytical Profile: Critical eye to identify inconsistencies in schedules and reports; * Proactivity: Anticipate problems and suggest process control improvements; * Strong Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical information to stakeholders across different hierarchical levels. **Desirable Requirements:** -------------------------- * Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK or Lean Six Sigma); * Basic understanding of cost and budgeting principles; * Familiarity with automation languages (VBA or Python). **Employment Type:** -------------------------- CLT **PwD (Persons with Disabilities):** -------- YES **Work Location:** ---------------------- DIAS DAVILA \- BA